Download Manhattan 460668 webcam

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Model 460668
MAN-460668-UM-0806-03
Thank you for purchasing this MANHATTAN Mini Cam, Model 460668.
With simple, one-button operation and easy-to-use software, its 5.0 M
pixel (software interpolated) CMOS lens captures crisp, clear images
and smooth, steady video to share with family and friends.
The included AMCap software easily captures and shares videos and
still frames in common AVI video, BMP and JPG formats, and its
lightweight and compact size provides easy storage and transport for
use almost anywhere.
Follow the easy installation procedure in this manual and you’ll soon be
enjoying these additional features:
• Adjustable clip base attaches to desktop or notebook computers
• Ready to use — Plug and Play installation; Windows compatible
• Lifetime Warranty
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System Requirements
• IBM PC-compatible computer or notebook with USB port
• Pentium 200 or higher CPU
• Windows XP/Vista/7
• 20 MB of HDD space
• CD-ROM drive
• VGA display card for DirectX
hardware installation
Connect the Mini Cam to a USB port on your computer and place the
camera in a secure position/location while you proceed with the software
installation and configuration. To protect your Mini Cam:
• Avoid dropping, jostling or otherwise mishandling it, as this can affect
its performance.
• Do not place it in extremely hot, cold or dusty environments. A soft
cotton cloth is recommended for cleaning the lens and/or any other
optical components
• Prevent camera contact with sharp items (even fingernails) or coarse
or wet materials.
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software installation
Some screen images have been modified to fit the format of this manual.
Most of the screen images shown are for Windows XP; those for Windows
Vista and 7 are similar. NOTE: There are minor differences between
the setup procedures for XP and Vista/7, as noted below.
1.With the Mini Cam connected to your computer through a USB port,
insert the included software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The install
procedure will run automatically and display a series of screens. XP
users: Skip Step 2 and proceed to Step 3.
2. When the User
Account Control
screen displays
(Vista/7 only), click
“Allow.”
Allow
3. When the initial
InstallShield Wizard
screen displays
(Ready to Install
the Program), click
“Install.” XP users:
Skip Step 4 and
proceed to Step 5.
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4.When the Windows
Security screen
displays, click “Install
this driver software
anyway.” Vista/7
users: Skip Step 5
and proceed to
Step 6.
5. When the Hardware
Installation warning
screen displays (XP
only), click “Continue
Anyway.”
6. When the next
InstallShield Wizard
screen displays
(InstallShield Wizard
Complete), click
“Finish” to continue.
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7.On your desktop, go to Start, then go to Programs. Select “Webcam/
Webcam VideoCap” and you should see the image being viewed by
the Mini Cam.
The default setting for the image output size is 640 x 480 pixels, but this
and many other settings — special effects, zoom commands, frame rate
and such — can be changed in the corresponding menus presented on
the top menu bar of the VideoCap screen: File, Device, Option, Capture
and Preview. NOTE: Screen/menu options may vary slightly depending
on the version of VideoCap that you have.
File
From the VideoCap screen, the drop-down File menu presents you with
options for establishing your root directory (as shown in the example
below), both with the “Set snapshot file folder” and the “Set capture file
folder” option.
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Device
From the VideoCap screen, the drop-down Device menu presents a list
of the available (connected) cameras.
Capture
The drop-down Capture menu presents a range of still-image capture
settings. When you click “Snapshot,” a still image will automatically be
saved in your My Pictures folder.
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Option
The drop-down Option menu includes the “Video Capture Filter” option,
which, when selected, displays three Properties tabs — Camera Property
Set, Special Effects and Advance Type — which present a wide array
of settings and parameters. It’s recommended that you simply experiment
with different slide-bar positions and options so you can view the results
to determine your specific needs and preferences. Click “Reset” or
“Cancel” to clear selections; click “OK” or “Apply” for them to take effect. 8
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Preview
The drop-down Preview menu presents a “Distinguish Settings” option
that displays a range of video resolution settings. Video files that are
created are automatically saved in your My Pictures folder.
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specifications
Standards and Certifications
• USB 1.1
• FCC
• CE
• RoHS
• WEEE
Physical
• Adjustable clip base; cable, 1.4 m
(4.5 ft.)
• Dimensions: 15.25 x 3.8 x 8.25 cm
(6 x 1.5 x 3.25 in.)
• Weight: 68 g (2.4 oz.)
Lens
• CMOS Sonix 201 DSP color
sensor; 300k pixels (software
enhanced; interpolated to 5.0 M
pixels)
• Lens: F2.2 1/4-inch lens with
focus ring
• Image Focus: 50 mm to infinity
System Requirements
• IBM PC-compatible computer or
notebook with USB port
• Pentium 200 or higher CPU
• Windows XP/Vista/7
• 20 MB of HDD space
• CD-ROM drive
• VGA display card for DirectX
Image
• Maximum resolution up to 2560
x 1920
• Supports video rates up to 30 fps
(320 x 240 resolution)
• Format: AVI, JPG, BMP
• Color depth: 24-bit true color
Package Contents
• Mini Cam
• Software CD
• Quick install guide
General
• Automatic color equalizing,
exposure and brightness balance
adjustments
• Viewing angle: 55˚ horizontal
• Built-in compression ratio (BMP)
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